Santa Cruz Seeks Volunteers For Senior Valentine's Day Card Project

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The I-You Venture program is seeking volunteers to create Valentine's Day and "Thinking of You" cards for seniors residing in assisted and skilled nursing facilities. This initiative aims to combat loneliness and isolation among care facility residents by providing them with personalized mail.

Most people appreciate receiving mail, and this project offers a way to bring smiles to their faces. The program welcomes participation from individuals, groups, and schools in the Santa Cruz area.

In addition to cards, the I-You Venture suggests other items that can help alleviate stress and loneliness for seniors. These include crossword puzzles, word search books, and adult coloring books. Such activities can provide engaging entertainment and mental stimulation.

Cards and other donated items can be dropped off at two specified locations. The first drop-off point is FSA/I-You Venture, located at 104 Walnut Ave, #208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The second location is the Santa Cruz Volunteer Center, Attn: FSA, at 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.

The Santa Cruz Volunteer Center's office hours for drop-offs are Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. All contributions must be delivered by Monday, March 25, to ensure timely distribution to the seniors.

The Family Service Agency of the Central Coast, which operates the I-You Venture, encourages community members to remember local seniors. The agency stated that this effort helps seniors know that someone cares about them.

For additional information, interested parties can contact the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast at (831) 459-8917 or visit their website at www.fsa-cc.org. Inquiries can also be sent via email to Cleveland.n@fsa-cc.org.